THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS METUCHEN, NEW JERSEY BOARD MEETING MINUTES of the ...

[Pages:10]THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS METUCHEN, NEW JERSEY

BOARD MEETING MINUTES

of the Metuchen Board of Education Metuchen High School 400 Grove Avenue Metuchen, NJ 08840

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

1. Call to Order

2. Flag Salute

3. Notice of Meeting I hereby make this statement to indicate compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act known as Chapter 231 of the Public Laws of New Jersey, 1975, which became effective 90 days after enactment, January 19, 1976.

Notice of this meeting was given by providing the location, time and date of this meeting, and posting of the same on the front door of the Board of Education offices, by delivering copies to the Borough Hall and the Metuchen Public Library, The Home News and Tribune, The Criterion Sentinel, The Star Ledger, The Metuchen Mirror, and by filing a copy with the Borough Clerk as prescribed by this law.

4. Roll Call

Mr. Benderly

P

Mr. Lifton

P

Ms. Cook

P

Mr. Manley

P

Mr. Derflinger

P

Mr. Small

A

Mr. Glassberg

P

Mr. Suss

P

Ms. Killean

A

5. Showcase of Success Dr. Caputo awarded certificates to School Geography Bee champions ? Neela Myers, Campbell School, 4th grade (present), and Ryan Stein, Edgar Middle School, 5th grade (not present)

6. Meeting Open to the Public (for any topic)

Ms. Linda Crownover, Windy Hill Road, spoke about her concerns with mental health issues and the hiring of psychologists.

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7. Presentations/Discussions Student Advisory Board ? Six members of the Student Advisory Board were present to speak to the Board and answer questions: Drew Chonka, Eashaan Bhattacharyya, Kyle Rutter, Carly Pichalski, Matt Brown and Nelson Shi.

Dr. Caputo presented Student Safety Data System (SSDS) data for Period 1 (Sept ? Dec 2019) o HIB Trainings and Programs o Incidents

Dr. Caputo presented Option G data for Period 1 (Sept ? Dec 2019)

Mr. Harvier presented a review of school based budgets with School Principals Mr. Peragallo, Mr. McPeek and Mr. Porowski.

8. Reports President's Report ? no report Superintendent's Report ? no report Business Administrator/Board Secretary's Report ? no report Committee Reports o Mr. Derflinger gave Curriculum Committee report o Mr. Manley gave Facilities Committee report o Mr. Suss gave Finance Committee report o None of the other Board Committees have met since the last Board meeting

9. New Business

Nothing at this time

10. Old Business Nothing at this time

11. Approval of Minutes of the Board of Education Meetings Move to approve the minutes of the following meeting:

January 21, 2020

Board Meeting

Mr. Manley motioned. Mr. Benderly seconded. Motion carried 7-0-0.

12. Meeting Open to the Public (for any topic discussed up to this point in the meeting and for comments on the recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools)

Ms. Linda Crownover, Windy Hill Road, asked for the definitions of HIB and Option G (discussed under Presentations); and questioned the relationship between social media and mental health.

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13. Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools (at this time the Board will take formal action on the following items ? see attachments)

Often times it may appear to members of our audience that the Board of Education takes action with very little comment and in many cases a unanimous vote. Before a matter is placed on the agenda at a public meeting, the administration has thoroughly reviewed the matter with the Superintendent of Schools. If the Superintendent is satisfied that the matter is ready to be presented to the Board of Education, it is then referred to the appropriate board committee. The members of the board committee work with administration and the Superintendent to assure that the members fully understand the matter. When the committee is satisfied with the matter, it is presented to the Board of Education for discussion before any final action is taken. Only then, is it placed on the agenda for action at a public meeting.

A. Personnel B. Finance C. Policy D. Curriculum

14. Meeting Open to Public (for anything you wish to discuss)

Ms. Linda Crownover, Windy Hill Road, asked if students are allowed to smoke and vape on school grounds. 15. Announcements

Ms. Cook read the announcements. 16. Motion to Go Into Executive Session (when applicable)

Resolution to Close Meeting BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to the Sunshine Act, N.J.S. 10:4-12 and 13, that the Board of Education will now meet in executive session to discuss _____________________________________ and that matters discussed will be disclosed to the public as soon as the reason for confidentiality no longer exist.

17. Adjournment Mr. Manley motioned. Mr. Suss seconded. All in favor. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:01 PM

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Board Meeting Minutes ? February 11, 2020 PERSONNEL ATTACHMENT 13. Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools

(at this time the Board will take formal action on the following items)

A. PERSONNEL

1. Appointment of Substitutes Move to approve the appointment of the following substitutes at the rates listed below, for the 2019-2020 school year as follows:

Substitute Name Richard Cundari

Amaya Ayala

Robin Hjembo

Position

Substitute with Math teaching certificate Substitute with college degree Substitute with Spanish teaching certificate

Rate $90/day

$85/day

$90/day

2. Rescind and Appointment ? Certificated Staff Move to rescind and appoint Danielle Mauro, as follows, effective February 12, 2020 through June 30, 2020 (Agenda 11/12/19 Sec 13 A16):

Rescind: Danielle Mauro

Approve: Danielle Mauro

Moss School Moss School

.5 Preschool Special Education Teacher

Full-time Preschool Special Education Teacher

$25,359/year Step 1A

$50,718/year, Step 1A, prorated

3. Medical Leave Extension ? Certificated Staff Move to approve an extension of the medical leave of Julie Anderson, CES Special Education Teacher, from approximately an end date of February 18, 2020 to approximately April 6, 2020. (Agenda 11/26/2019 Sec 13 A4)

4. Retirement ? Non-certificated staff Move to accept with regret the retirement of Noel Naughton, EMS Custodian, effective February 7, 2020.

5. Appointment ? Non-certificated Staff Move to approve Armando Rojas-Aguilar as a substitute custodian, at a rate of $12.75/hour, effective upon completion of background check, for the 2019-2020 school year.

6. Transfer ? Certificated Staff Move to approve the transfer of Sarah Jensen, from Moss School Special Education teacher, to Moss School elementary teacher, effective February 12, 2020 through June 30, 2020.

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7. Reading Intervention Move to approve the following to provide reading intervention for 1.5 hours per week for the 2019-2020 school year at $45/hour.

Elizabeth Smith

8. Appointment ? 2020 Title IV MHS Mentor and Design Thinking Internship Move to approve the following teachers for the 2020 Title IV MHS Service, Mentor and Design Thinking Internship posting at the rate of $45/hour, not to exceed 20 hours/teacher:

Name Katie McKenna Emily Presuto Lauren Campbell Mike Butler Tara Pata Samantha Rubin

Funding Source Title IV Title IV Title IV Title IV Title IV Title IV

9. Appointment ? CES Paraprofessional Move to appoint Sadia Rizwan as a CES paraprofessional, for the 2019-2020 school year at a salary of $20,182/year, prorated, effective February 12, 2020 through June 30, 2020.

10. Salary Adjustment ? Certificated Staff Move to approve a change in base salary for Karin Flores, MHS Spanish Teacher, from Step 2M, $85,862/year to Step 3M, $87,956/year, as a result of her earning a Master's Degree, effective February 1, 2020.

11. Study Strategies Instruction Move to approve the following to provide Study Strategies instruction for 3 hours at $45 per hour:

Jennifer North

Deneane Bonasissa

12. Resignation ? Certificated Staff Move to accept the resignation of Brian Elliott, German Teacher, effective April 13, 2020, or earlier if a replacement is found.

Mr. Manley motioned. Mr. Benderly seconded. Motion carried 7-0-0. Dr. Caputo wished Mr. Naughton a happy and healthy retirement.

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FINANCE ATTACHMENT

13. Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools (at this time the Board will take formal action on the following items)

B. FINANCE

1. Nonpublic Security Aid Move to approve the following nonpublic aid for the 2019-2020 school year. These expenditures are required for the district to fulfill certain legal obligations under state legislation to administer federal or state funds provided to nonpublic schools within our jurisdiction.

School

Vendor

St. Joseph High

School

Signal Electric

St. Joseph High The Gordian

School

Group

St. Francis Cathedral School

Open Systems

QTY Item #

Description

Price

Total

Husky X8 barebone

1 HX8RC w/RAID and CAN

$11,245.50 $11,245.50

4 10TB HDD (40TB 2 HXGS10TB total) w/tray for X8

$2,925.00

$5,850.00

1

Engineering

$1,200.00

$1,200.00

Door Security Openings, push bar, baseplate

$7,163.29

Door Security Electrical, metal raceway

$394.94

Video Intercom Communications, indoor telecommunications plenum cable

$4,570.36

Video Security Electronic Safety and Security, Aiphone IX series IP video door station, video master, video intercom set

$9,205.96

Relocation of Library Place IDF; Install 24Port Ubitquiti Switch

$4,720.00

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2. Hackensack Meridian Take Vape Away Grant Move to approve receipt of the Hackensack Meridian Take Vape Away Grant for MHS in the amount of $7,000 for the period of December 1, 2019 through January 31, 2021.

3. Appointment-MHS Anti-Vaping Ambassador Peer Program Advisors Move to approve the following staff members for the MHS Anti-Vaping Ambassador Peer Program, from the Hackensack Meridian Take Vape Away Grant, from January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020:

Name Lisa Granados Samantha Rubin

Stipend $364.75 (.5 stipend) $364.75 (.5 stipend)

4. 2019-2020 IDEA Grant Funded Salaries Move to approve the following grant funded salaries for the 2019-2020 school year:

Name Brian Jeney

Stephanie Angus

Salary Paraprofessional; $15,778 grant salary and $1,207 grant FICA Stipend to coordinate the Orton Gillingham practicum program, $45/hour not to exceed $4,050 for the 19-20 school year

5. Professional Development Move to approve the following professional development activities as shown on the attached chart:

6. Field Trips Move to approve the following field trips for students in the Metuchen School District as shown on the attached chart:

Mr. Suss motioned. Mr. Manley seconded. Motion carried 7-0-0.

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POLICY AND CURRICULUM ATTACHMENTS

13. Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools (at this time the Board will take formal action on the following items)

C. POLICY 1. Suspensions

The Board hereby acknowledges receipt of the suspension report summary for January 17 ? February 7, 2020.

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Board Meeting Minutes ? February 11, 2020 D. CURRICULUM

Nothing at this time

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ATTACHMENT

Start Date 11/5/2019 11/5/2019

1/22/2020

1/27/2020 1/27/2020

1/27/2020 1/30/2020

2/6/2020

2/13/2020 2/18/2020 2/18/2020 2/19/2020 2/19/2020 2/20/2020

2/20/2020 2/24/2020 2/24/2020 2/25/2020 2/25/2020

2/28/2020 3/2/2020

End Date 11/5/2019 11/5/2019

1/22/2020

2/3/2020 2/3/2020

2/3/2020 1/30/2020

2/6/2020

2/13/2020 2/18/2020

3/3/2020 2/19/2020 2/19/2020 2/22/2020

2/22/2020 2/24/2020 2/24/2020 2/25/2020 2/25/2020

2/28/2020 3/2/2020

Activity Title

Adventure Curriculum

Metuchen In Service Delran Innovation and Fabrication Lab Demonstration Earn a Certificate in Instruction for SocialEmotional and Character Development

SEL Instruction PD Social Emotional Learning and Character Development

Governor's Commission on Human Trafficking New Jersey SEL Arts Taskforce NJASA Seminar Series: A Path to Excellence Through Equity

I&RS Training

I@RS training

Observing Scotch Plains Fanwood PE Class

PLT4M NJMEA State Conference 2020 NJMEA State Music Educators Conference Youth Mental Health First Aid Youth Mental Health First Aid

2020 NJAHPERD Annual Convention

NJAPHERD Convention 3rd Annual Regional Women's Educational Leadership Forum and Luncheon

2020 Statewede Assessment Training

Last, First Name Keers-Nolde, Kathleen Tzetzos, Panayotis

Misuraca, Roseanna

Reed, Michele Keller, Wendy

Mauro, Danielle

Robbins, Evan Thomas, Margaret

Henn, Kathleen Kirschner, Brooke Mruczinski, Paul

Zaneto, Nicholas Fannell, Schuyler Gallagher, Jordyn

Messenger, John Keers-Nolde, Kathleen Tzetzos, Panayotis Keers-Nolde, Kathleen Tzetzos, Panayotis

Azevedo, Suzy

McPeek, Kevin

Building CES CES

EMS

Moss Moss

Moss MHS CES

C/O CES EMS MHS MHS EMS

MHS CES CES CES CES

C/O EMS

Requested Payment_Method FFPI #

$ 50.00 FFPI $ 50.00 FFPI

20-136

$

- No cost

$ 398.00 FFPI $ 398.00 FFPI

$ 398.00 FFPI

$ 55.00 FFPI

$

- No cost

$

- No cost

$

- No cost

$

- No cost

$

- No cost

$

- No cost

$ 459.00 FFPI

$ 549.00 FFPI $ 172.60 FFPI $ 172.60 FFPI

$ 98.60 FFPI $ 98.60 FFPI

20-133 20-132 20-141 20-124

20-129 20-130 20-127 20-134 20-128 20-135

$

- Other

$

- No cost

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